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| A joint military operation is conducted in Koalou between Benin and Burkina Faso | |
| 2026-07-16 | |
Translated Text: Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 / Benin 🇧🇯 | On 07/14, a joint military operation is conducted in Koalou between Benin and Burkina Faso. 🔷 Following an agreement, the forces of Burkina Faso and Benin conduct a joint operation against JNIM terrorists in the Koalou area on the Beninese side, along the border between the two countries. Launched on July 14, 2026, the objective is to strengthen the security measures put in place by the two countries against terrorism and the armed groups present in the area. The goal is to conduct patrols to control the routes used by these fighters and thereby protect the border populations. ℹ️ For context, the Koalou triangle (Burkinabé name) or Korou (Beninese name) is a neutral zone of 68 km² along this border. This area had already been attacked by JNIM on 05/25. 🔶 Meanwhile, Niger has banned the passage of any vehicle transporting gasoline through the Tillabéri region, destined for Burkina Faso. The terrorists, running low on fuel,
Related: Koalou: 2026-06-09 Benin is working to increase counterinsurgency coordination with its neighbors, including joint operations with Nigeria Koalou: 2026-06-02 On Monday, 05/25, two Beninese military camps located north of the village of Koalou were attacked by JNIM terrorists. Koalou: 2026-05-30 Benin: JNIM claimed to have killed 12 Beninese soldiers in Koalou, near the Burkinabè border Related: Korou: 2026-06-02 On Monday, 05/25, two Beninese military camps located north of the village of Koalou were attacked by JNIM terrorists. Korou: 2015-12-06 Sy. Army & Allies Regain Nasrallah Village in Aleppo, Destroy ISIL Oil Tankers Korou: 2013-05-19 Iran Hangs Two Spies Convicted Of Spying For Israel, US | |
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